8807.20.00.15 - For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard

This HTS category, 8807.20.00.15, specifically covers undercarriages and parts thereof that are designed for use in civil aircraft, but are intended for procurement or use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard. This designation highlights a specific procurement or operational context for components that might otherwise fall under a broader civil aircraft classification. The key differentiator is the end-user and intended application within governmental defense or security operations, rather than general commercial aviation.

When classifying undercarriage components, it is crucial to distinguish this specific sub-category from its sibling, 8807.20.00.30, which covers "Other" undercarriages and parts thereof. While both fall under the broader heading for parts of aircraft, this 8807.20.00.15 code is exclusively for items designated for military or coast guard use, even if those components are structurally similar to those used in civilian aircraft. The defining characteristic is the explicit intent for use by these specific governmental entities.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 8807.20.00.15 is determined by the confluence of the item being an undercarriage or part thereof, its suitability for aircraft, and its designated end-user being the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard. The emphasis is on the administrative and operational framework surrounding the procurement and deployment of these critical aircraft components.